1 Chronicles 2:26 bbe — And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah: she was the mother of Onam.

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"And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah: she was the mother of Onam."

— 1 Chronicles 2:26, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

23

And Geshur and Aram took the tent-towns of Jair from them, with Kenath and the small places round it, even sixty towns. All these were the sons of Machir, the father of Gilead.

24

And after the death of Hezron, Caleb had connection with Ephrath, his father Hezron's wife, and she gave birth to his son Asshur, the father of Tekoa.

25

And the sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram, the oldest, and Bunah and Oren and Ozem and Ahijah.

26

And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah: she was the mother of Onam.

27

And the sons of Ram, the oldest son of Jerahmeel, were Maaz and Jamin and Eker.

28

And the sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada; and the sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.

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And the name of Abishur's wife was Abihail; and she had Ahban and Molid by him.

1 Chronicles 2:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:26 say?
1 Chronicles 2:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah: she was the mother of Onam.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:26 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:26.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:26 in?
1 Chronicles 2:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 2:26?
1 Chronicles 2:26 reads (BBE): “And Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah: she was the mother of Onam.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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